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Ouinn Family History

Ouinn Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Quinn, Guinn, Gunn, Kinn, Linn, Pinn, Quint, Nunn, Duin, Finn

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Where is the Ouinn family from?

You can see how Ouinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ouinn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ouinn family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ouinn's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ouinn families in 1880.
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What did your Ouinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ouinn. 17% of Ouinn men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Ouinn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ouinn were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ouinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouinn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 159 immigration records available for the last name Ouinn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Ouinn. For the veterans among your Ouinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouinn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Ouinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ouinn in 1963 was 59, and 75 in 1975.

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